Dec. 4, 2009
"Credits and Grades and Transcripts, Oh My! - Take Two!", Dec. 5, 2009 Web Seminar ALL OVER
I enjoyed listening to this and took notes yesterday. Lee Binz is airing this again Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2009. She recommends listening to this before your students enter the high school years but it's good information if they are already in high school too.
Webinar
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Webinar Encore!
"Credits and Grades and Transcripts, Oh My! - Take Two!"
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Dear Homeschool Parent,
Our Thursday webinar was a HUGE hit, but a number of you wrote to say you were unable to attend because of last minute interruptions.
Good news! We have decided to hold this webinar again on Saturday from 9 - 10 AM (Pacific Time). "Credits and Grades and Transcripts, Oh My!" will be repeated this weekend at this time:
9:00-10:00 Pacific
10:00 - 11:00 Mountain
11:00 - 12:00 Central
12:00 - 1:00 Eastern
Find your time zone
The HomeScholar Total Transcript Solution is now available for purchase online!
http://www.thehomescholar.com/easy-truth.php
PS. If you missed out on our launch event on Thursday, but are still thinking about getting the Total Transcript Solution, make sure you tune into the webinar on Saturday. We are cooking up a big surprise!
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Sep. 8, 2009
Homeschooling High School Seminar - September 26, 2009: Yakima, WA:
Homeschooling High School Seminar - Yakima
March, 2009 seminar attendee: “Thank you so much for a great seminar. We learned so much, but most importantly feel more relaxed about homeschooling through the high school years. It’s easy to get anxious about the unknown and now that anxiety is gone.”
Continually updated - “Information packed!”
Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
Tackling those higher level subjects
GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
“Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education”, G. Llewellyn
Transitioning out of the “system”
There is meaningful work without college
Socialization in the real world
Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and advocate, has two children, ages 31 and 29 whose first day of “school” was college. She encourages homeschoolers through workshops at conferences and support groups and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 from the Washington Homeschool Organization. She is co-presenter of the parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers.
September 26, 2009, Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Yakima Evangelical Church
7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98908
$40.00 includes parents and teen(s) in the family
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to Janice M. Hedin, along with number of people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin - 23923 SE 202 St., Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at 425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com or Jamie H., 509-966-2517, hobbettes_mommy@yahoo.com |
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Sep. 8, 2009
Homeschooling High School Seminar, September 24, 2009, Olympia, WA
Homeschooling High School Seminar
Sponsored by EDUCATS Homeschool Support Group
March, 2009 seminar attendee: “Thank you so much for a great seminar. We learned so much, but most importantly feel more relaxed about homeschooling through the high school years. It’s easy to get anxious about the unknown and now that anxiety is gone.”
Continually updated - “Information packed!”
Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
Tackling those higher level subjects
GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
“Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education”, G. Llewellyn
Transitioning out of the “system”
There is meaningful work without college
Socialization in the real world
Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and advocate, has two children, ages 31 and 29 whose first day of “school” was college. She encourages homeschoolers through workshops at conferences and support groups. She is co-presenter of the parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers.
September 24, 2009, Thursday
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
South Bay Grange
3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd. S.E.
Olympia, WA 98506
$40.00 includes parents and teen(s) in the family
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to Janice M. Hedin, along with number of people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin - 23923 SE 202 St., Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at
425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com or Suzanne M.,
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Aug. 31, 2009
Washington State Home School High School Information from Lee Binz, The HomeScholar
From Lee Binz of The HomeScholar
www.TheHomeScholar.com
Lee@TheHomeScholar.com
I wrote a couple of blog post about Washington State Homeschool Law that may help someone. I hope you'll feel some freedom to homeschool independently!
Blessings,
Lee
High School Graduation Requirements
http://www.thehomescholar.com/blog/washington-state-homeschool-graduation-requirements/1639/
Washington State History Requirement
http://www.thehomescholar.com/blog/homeschool-requirements-for-washington-state-history/1660/
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Aug. 27, 2009
Homeschooling the High Schooler
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It's never too early to begin gathering information about homeschooling through high school. Regardless of our children's future dreams and aspirations--whether they want to graduate and begin missionary work, own their own businesses, learn a trade, or attend college, for many homeschooling parents, homeschooling through high school seems daunting. However, with the impressive selection of high school curricula and resources on the market, the explosion of online classes, and the increasing overall support, homeschooling high school is not as tough as you think!
One mom shares her tips for organizing a high school student. Even if high school is still a few years off for your family, you'll want to keep this list as a reference.
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5 Ways to Organize Your High School Student
by Susan Spann
1. Planner up! Make or give your student his or her own day planner, preferably one with hourly divisions. Let the student mark independent study time, and periodically transfer that record to your own master planner. Not only will your student learn to track and organize time, but an individual planner also fosters independence and responsibility.
2. Clock in, clock out-always have a clock about; Older students should have a clock or timepiece available in every room they use for school or study. Teach them to pay attention to the times they start and stop studying, as well as how much work they achieve in each session. Don't put inappropriate pressure or emphasis on speed; the timing technique is designed to help your student learn his or her standard pace and estimate the time required to complete a given task. Knowing this makes it easier to schedule time--a major component of an organized day!
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3. Set Aside "My Space". Middle and high schoolers have more books, papers, and projects than elementary students, along with a growing need for personal space. Give your student a special place, separate from and inaccessible to younger siblings, to store books and other course work. A personal desk with cubbies or shelves works best, but creative solutions work too! Consider one shelf on a bookcase, a drawer in a filing cabinet, or even a milk crate turned sideways. Let your student organize and maintain the space in his or her own way. Encourage neatness, but leave room for your student to develop an individual method of organization.
4. Color Coordinate. Let your teen pick a color for each subject and mark or label related materials with matching colors. For example, if the English book has a blue cover, use a blue spiral notebook for essays and blue divider tabs to mark English assignments in three-ring binders (or a blue binder, if you have one for English alone). Removable colored stickers can also mark books, bindings, and folders.
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5. Teach academic organization. Don't assume your teens automatically know how to organize! You taught them to clean their rooms--help them learn to clean their academic houses. Talk about using separate notebooks (or separate sections) for different subjects,
and talk about keeping each subject's notes, flashcards, books, and tests together. Mixing everything up leads to confusion and costs precious minutes that could be spent in study--or recreation.
Bonus Tip: If your student has trouble figuring out how to highlight or underline important information in textbooks, consider the use of multiple colors to help with organization. For example, underline new words or definitions in red, critical facts in yellow, and important people or places in blue. Not only will this help your student focus on the kind of information he or she underlines, but finding the right passage is a snap the second time around! If you don't or can't permit writing on the pages, colored Post-it Notes serve the same purpose without creating permanent marks.
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Susan Spann is a partner in the law firm Llewellyn Spann, where she specializes in copyright, trademark, and corporate law. Formerly a professor at Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, California, she currently teaches business law at William Jessup University. She blogs on legal issues from a Christian worldview at www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/SusanSpann.
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Jul. 28, 2009
Homeschooling High School Seminar - Yakima, WA, September, 2009
Homeschooling High School Seminar - Yakima
March, 2009 seminar attendee:
“Thank you so much for a great seminar.
We learned so much, but most importantly
feel more relaxed about homeschooling
through the high school years. It’s easy to
get anxious about the unknown and now that
anxiety is gone.”
Continually updated - “Information packed!”
Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
Tackling those higher level subjects
GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
“Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education”, G. Llewellyn
Transitioning out of the “system”
There is meaningful work without college
Socialization in the real world
Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and
advocate, has two children, ages 31 and 29 whose first day of
“school” was college. She encourages homeschoolers
through workshops at conferences and support groups
and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997
from the Washington Homeschool Organization.
She is co-presenter of the parent-qualifying course,
OPTions for Parent Teachers.
September 26, 2009, Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Yakima Evangelical Church
7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98908
$40.00 includes parents and teen(s) in the family
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to Janice M. Hedin,
along with number of people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin - 23923 SE 202 St., Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at 425-432-9805,
elcamino6486@msn.com or Jamie Hobbs, 509-966-2517,
hobbettes_mommy@yahoo.com
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Jul. 28, 2009
Homeschooling High School Seminar, Olympia, WA September, 2009
Homeschooling High School Seminar
Sponsored by EDUCATS Homeschool Support Group
March, 2009 seminar attendee:
“Thank you so much for a great seminar.
We learned so much, but most importantly
feel more relaxed about homeschooling
through the high school years. It’s easy to
get anxious about the unknown and now
that anxiety is gone.”
Continually updated - “Information packed!”
Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
Tackling those higher level subjects
GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
“Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education”, G. Llewellyn
Transitioning out of the “system”
There is meaningful work without college
Socialization in the real world
Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and advocate,
has two children, ages 31 and 29 whose first day of “school” was
college. She encourages homeschoolers through workshops
at conferences and support groups. She is co-presenter
of the parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers.
September 24, 2009, Thursday
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
South Bay Grange
3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd. S.E.
Olympia, WA 98506
$40.00 includes parents and teen(s) in the family
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to
Janice M. Hedin, along with number of
people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin - 23923 SE 202 St.,
Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at
425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com or
Suzanne Malakoff,
360-455-8243, janandsuzanne@gmail.com
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Jun. 24, 2009
Homeschooling High School Seminar, Kitsap County Area
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Dear Homeschool Friends:
I'm pleased to announce the next Homeschooling High School Seminar will be in Silverdale. The seminar is hosted by First Class Kitsap County.
There's a flyer attached and copied below with more information. Would you help me spread the word?
(Please contact Janice 425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com for the flyer as it will not copy/paste into the blog. Thank you, Marie, Volunteer Blog Coordinator)
Thank you.
For the Homeschoolers of WA
Homeschooling High School Seminar
Hosted by: First Class Kitsap County
“Thank you so much for a great seminar. We learned so much, but most importantly feel more relaxed about homeschooling through the high school years. It’s easy to get anxious about the unknown and now that anxiety is gone.” March, 2009 seminar attendee
Continually updated - “Information packed!”
· Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
· Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
· Tackling those higher level subjects
· GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
· “Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education”, G. Llewellyn
· Transitioning out of the “system”
· There is meaningful work without college
· Socialization in the real world
· Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and advocate, has two children, ages 31 and 28 whose first day of “school” was college. She encourages homeschoolers through workshops at conferences and support groups and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 from the Washington Homeschool Organization. She is co-presenter of the parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers.
Monday, July 20, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Faith Fellowship
6251 NW Newberry Hill Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383
$40.00 includes parents and teen(s) in the family
$10.00 discount for First Class Kitsap County members
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to Janice M. Hedin,
along with number of people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin - 23923 SE 202 St., Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at
425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com or
Tina at 360-598-3942, joycetm@quixnet.net
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May. 16, 2009
Homeschooling High School Seminar, Kent/Covington, WA Area
Dear Homeschool Friends: There is still time to register for the next seminar if you're interested. Note that there is a discount for Kent/Covington Homeschoolers' Support Association members. They are hosting the seminar.
For the Homeschoolers of WA
Janice
Homeschooling High School Seminar
Hosted by Kent/Covington Chapter of
Homeschoolers' Support Association
March, 2009 seminar attendee: "Thank you so much for a great seminar. We learned so much, but most importantly feel more relaxed about homeschooling through the high school years. It's easy to get anxious about the unknown and now that anxiety is gone."
Continually updated - "Information packed!"
· Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
· Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
· Tackling those higher level subjects
· GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
· "Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education", G. Llewellyn
· Transitioning out of the "system"
· There is meaningful work without college
· Socialization in the real world
· Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and advocate, has two children, ages 31 and 28 whose first day of "school" was college. She encourages homeschoolers through workshops at conferences and support groups and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 from the Washington Homeschool Organization. She is co-presenter of the parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kent Nazarene Church
930 E. James St., Kent, WA
$40.00 includes parents and teen(s) in the family
$10.00 discount for Kent/Covington HSA members
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to Janice M. Hedin,
along with number of people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin - 23923 SE 202 St., Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at
425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com
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May. 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day from Lee Binz of the HomeScholar
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Dear Homeschool Mom or Grandma,
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her.
Proverbs 31:10, 26-28 (NIV)
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Thank you for homeschooling your children! It's a big job, and you will be appreciated for generations to come.
Blessings,
Lee
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Apr. 19, 2009
Homeschooling High School Seminar, Kent/Covington, WA Area
Homeschooling High School Seminar
Hosted by Kent/Covington Chapter of
Homeschoolers' Support Association
March, 2009 seminar attendee: "Thank you so much for a great seminar. We learned so much, but most importantly feel more relaxed about homeschooling through the high school years. It's easy to get anxious about the unknown and now that anxiety is gone."
Continually updated - "Information packed!"
· Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
· Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
· Tackling those higher level subjects
· GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
· "Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education", G. Llewellyn
· Transitioning out of the "system"
· There is meaningful work without college
· Socialization in the real world
· Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and advocate, has two children, ages 31 and 28 whose first day of "school" was college. She encourages homeschoolers through workshops at conferences and support groups and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 from the Washington Homeschool Organization. She is co-presenter of the parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kent Nazarene Church
930 E. James St., Kent, WA
$40.00 includes parents and teen(s) in the family
$10.00 discount for Kent/Covington HSA members
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to Janice M. Hedin,
along with number of people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin - 23923 SE 202 St., Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at
425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com
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Apr. 14, 2009
The HomeScholar Gold Care Club SPECIALS and GIVE AWAY: Homeschooling High School Information
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Dear Homeschool Teacher,
As promised, here are the details of the bonuses we are offering those who join The HomeScholar Gold Care Club on April 21 at 12 noon (Pacific Time.) I hope you will be waiting by your computer, so you can win the great early responder bonuses below!
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There are three "Early Responder Bonuses"
Early Responder Bonus 1: "Preparing to Homeschool High School"
2-1/2 hour DVD - for the first 3 customers!
Early Responder Bonus 2: "Getting the Big Scholarships"
One hour DVD (a $20 value) - for the first 5 customers!
Early Responder Bonus 3: "Finding a College"
One hour DVD (a $20 value) - for the first 7 customers!
Even if you aren't the very first people to click and buy,
there are wonderful bonuses that everyone will receive!
Bonus 4: "Making a Transcript" Audio Course: (a $20 Value) - For Everyone!
Bonus 5: "High School Testing" Audio Course (a $15 Value) - For Everyone!
Bonus 6: "Grades and Credits" Video Course (a $20 value) - For Everyone
Bonus 7: "Answers to your BIGGEST Questions about Homeschool High School" Audio (a $15 value) - For Everyone
Now, if you're like me you will want to see the actual sales page that will go live on April 21 at 12 noon (Pacific time). I've included that link below, without the purchase button.
You will be able to check out all the great features and see some of the feedback from families who received membership to the Gold Care Club as part of their purchase of "The Easy Truth About Homeschool Transcripts" e-book. Check it out carefully and then make sure you're sitting by your computer at noon (Pacific Time), on April 21.
Blessings,
Lee
PS. We are having a give-away! Go to my blog (link) and add a comment. In (about) 100 words or less, answer the question: "Why Do I Deserve a Free Month in The Gold Care Club?" The best response will be awarded a ONE MONTH GOLD CARE CLUB membership for FREE!! We are looking for the most creative and humorous answer. No sob-stories please - think comedy, rather than tragedy! If you join the club on 4/21 and then win the contest, we will happily refund your first month's payment.
At this link:
The HomeScholar Gold Care Club Give-away
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Apr. 3, 2009
The HomeScholar Gold Care Club: Homeschooling High School Information
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Dear Homeschooling Parent,
We have had an overwhelming response to The HomeScholar mini-course called "The 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Homeschooling High School." It made me realize that there was a huge hunger within the homeschool community for information on how to go about homeschooling high school. As part of that mini-course, I asked subscribers to identify their "Biggest Question" about homeschooling high school. One of my favorite biggest questions was very short: |
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"How can we do this????????????"
I'm pretty sure those 12 question marks represent the 12 years of homeschooling! 
I understand the skepticism. When we started junior high, we weren't certain we "had what it takes" to homeschool high school. Yes, my kids were doing fine academically; and to the shock of our extended family, socialization wasn't a problem. We understood the "Why" of homeschooling high school, but we were pretty weak on the "What" and especially the "How." So I did what I've always done when faced with a great unknown....Research!
It's true - research is my favorite stress coping mechanism. I purchased/checked out/borrowed every homeschooling high school book available and spent the better part of a year reading and taking notes. I gradually became convinced that my husband and I could do this thing. So...
We put together a high school plan and, presto, it went perfectly!
OK, so it wasn't THAT easy. But it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. It was also "rewarding," "amazing," and most shockingly, "fun!"
How did it turn out?
The results were beyond our wildest dreams. You see, both my boys graduated after eight years of homeschooling independently. Both went off to college in the fall after earning four-year full-tuition scholarships to their first choice university.
When my boys left for college, I decided to start The HomeScholar to help other parents homeschool high school. At first, I was doing a lot of private consulting with families. Soon it became apparent that the need for consulting was much greater than the hours in a day.
Matt and I brainstormed how we could provide assistance to a greater number of families. Families that were either considering or committed to homeschooling high school but didn't know where to start.
- We wanted a place where families could get the homeschooling high school help they needed - when then needed it - without having to schedule an appointment.
- We wanted a way to be able to give personalized help to many families at once and to communicate our best information in a timely manner to everyone.
- We wanted to get critical training courses into the hands of the families who needed them without spending a lot of time packaging and shipping.
- Plus, we wanted to do it in a way that was affordable to families who couldn't necessarily afford private consultations.
So....
The HomeScholar Gold Care Club Was Born!
What is this Gold Care Club? Think of it as a personal homeschooling high school support group - but without the lukewarm coffee or hard metal chairs. A support group where you can get your questions answered by me, The HomeScholar - a veteran homeschool mom and trusted friend.
We are launching The HomeScholar Gold Care Club on Tuesday April 21 at 12 noon (Pacific Time.)
Knowing the precise time is important because this offer will be filled with wonderful bonuses and surprise gifts for the first people to join. But even if you aren't one of the early purchasers, you'll be amazed at what is included.
I will be sending you more information about the Gold Care Club in the coming weeks. Plus, you will get to see EXACTLY what is on the Gold Care Club site so you can make an educated decision on whether it is right for your family. I look forward to sharing with you the details of this exciting offer.
I believe this will be the perfect solution for many families who desire to homeschool high school and do it with excellence!
Until next time,
Blessings,
Lee
PS. Here's what two moms said about their membership to the Gold Care Club that was included in their "Easy Truth About Homeschool Transcripts" ebook purchase:
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Thanks so much for your time and encouragement. It is just what I need, to have an experienced, objective soul take a look at what I've done. It is a blessing to have technology when used to purposes such as this! You are so right; time is critical and I'm working on changes now. Thanks again.
Dana
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Hi Lee,
Thank you so very much for your very thorough reply. I truly appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. Your reply helps me out a lot!! Thank you for the wealth of information you provide on your Gold Care website. I was reading your article on record keeping. I am one of those "What??!!! I didn't know I had to keep records!" people. Thank you again, Lee!! I really appreciate all your help! You are the BEST!!!
With warm appreciation,
Megan in Hawaii
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PPS. If you haven't signed up for my mini-course on "The 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Homeschooling High School," you can do so here. Almost 2000 families have already signed up, and we have received nothing but RAVE reviews. Best of all, it's FREE!!
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Feb. 19, 2009
HOmeschooling High School Seminar, Tacoma, WA
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Dear Homeschool Friends:
I have my first 2009 Homeschooling High School seminar
scheduled. It will be held in Tacoma at the Garfield Book
Company. The flyer is copied below and attached.
For the Homeschoolers of WA
Janice
Homeschooling High School Seminar
Presented by Janice M. Hedin
November, 2008 seminar attendees: “Inspiration and assurance that we as parents can do it!” “A great balance of legal and technical information and being relaxed with our children.”
Continually updated - “Information packed!”
· Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
· Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
· Tackling those higher level subjects
· GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
· “Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education”, G. Llewellyn
· Transitioning out of the “system”
· There is meaningful work without college
· Socialization in the real world
· Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and advocate, has two children, ages 30 and 28 whose first day of “school” was college. She encourages homeschoolers through workshops at conferences and support groups and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 from the Washington Homeschool Organization. She is co-presenter of the parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Garfield Book Company at
Pacific Lutheran University
208 South Garfield Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
$40.00 includes parents and teen(s) in the family
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to Janice M. Hedin,
along with number of people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin
23923 SE 202 St., Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at
425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com
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Jan. 2, 2009
The Schoolhouse Store: High School and More!
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For some of you, high school is an everyday reality. For others, you are looking toward the days when your children will face high school and even college.
The Schoolhouse Store has many wonderful resources to help you through these years of uncertainty. Making informed decisions concerning transcripts, testing, and college entrance requirements helps to ease the stress and give you peace that you are doing all that you can to be successful.
Here are just a few items that are offered in the Schoolhouse Store; and remember there is ALWAYS free shipping!
Learn from the voice of experience!
Homeschooling Your High Schooler: From Transcripts to Graduation is overflowing with real-life experience from those who have "been there, done that."
E-Book: Homeschooling the High Schooler is on sale for a short time.
Right now through January 4, you can purchase it for just $6.23! That's 50% off!
The College Success Program with the SAT workbook  includes:
- The Complete Guide to College Financing and Admissions (DVD-ROM)
- Zero Hour Threat (CD-ROM)
- The Essential Guide to the SAT (workbook)
Mark your calendar for January 5. TOS will be doing a special interview with My College Options. There's tons of great information about when to start planning and even what steps you should take in preparing for college. You won't want to miss this one!
These are just a couple of the high school and college prep items that can be found in the Schoolhouse Store. Check out the new High School and College Prep category. There are more items featured below as well!
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Introducing. . .Cruisin' the Country - January 2009 Issue
Have you ever traveled around the country while
still wearing your pajamas?
Here's your chance!
On days when you just need a break from your regular schedule, use our module to add a little variety and excitement to your life! Your kids will have fun as you map your way around the country, making stops to learn about our nation's landmarks. You'll love knowing that they are learning valuable information and you'll all love that you spent quality time together, as a family. Don't miss out on this amazing, mini unit study.
We have packed an amazing adventure into 45 pages, just for you!
For only $3.98 (price only through January 4) you'll receive:
- A study guide that takes your child on an enriching and entertaining trip around the country,visiting places that everyone should see!
- Coloring pages created exclusively for this module.
- Activity pages to help reinforce all the lessons learned in the E-Book. These include quizzes and worksheets to test retention, plus a word search and more!
- Answer keys for all of the activity pages.
- Original copywork pages.
- Delicious recipes that your family will love!
- Resource pages and web links to expand your knowledge.
Start your adventure today. Order now!
While this module is designed to accompany The Schoolhouse Planner, each module is a complete study on its own. You are not required to use The Schoolhouse Planner to benefit from the material in these modules.
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Take a look in the Schoolhouse Store
for many wonderful planning and organizing tools!
Do you need help planning a unit study? Preparing for college admissions? Maintaining your child's academic history? Or, organizing a co-op? Browse our homeschool organization selection. From the TOS planner modules to transcript planners, in the Schoolhouse Store you can get your ducks in a row for 2009 and make it your most organized year!
Plus, it has never been more affordable to make big plans. The TOS planner and the monthly planner modules are half price until January 4th.
If you aren't familiar with the TOS planner modules, they are handy resources. Each is a mini unit study centered around a theme. For just $3.98 each, enjoy Amusing Mathematics, Music Mania, Let's Be Scientists, and more! The planning is done for you, just print what you need and enjoy!
Get organized at half the price
and plan your best year ever!
The homeschool lifestyle is busy! Keep your home and school organized throughout 2009 with the TOS Planner.
Contains over 80 pages of
planning forms, tips, and advice.
Now HALF PRICE!
Only $19.50
The TOS planner modules
are also half price!
Only $3.98 each!
Check out all planners in The Schoolhouse Store here.
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Have You Subscribed Yet?
If you haven't subscribed to our new Schoolhouse Store Blog yet, you will want to do it today! This is a valuable opportunity for you to stay connected with the great specials and freebies we offer in the store. We have already given away many freebies! We are just 50 subscribers away from our 1000 subscriber goal: when we will give away a $100 gift certificate to the Schoolhouse Store!
Don't miss out on this chance to win a $100 gift certificate
to the Schoolhouse Store!
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Featuring High School and College Prep Resources in
the Schoolhouse Store; where there is
ALWAYS free shipping!
Most people believe college planning begins in the junior year.
The reality is the best college plan begins even earlier in order for the student to take advantage of the advanced academic work offered at the junior and senior levels of high school.
No matter where you are in your personal college planning, our workbook, ACCEPTED!, will walk you through the process,
step by step.
Each student begins the process at their very own unique starting point. Start your journey today!
This workbook provides a unique approach to mastering this critical college admissions test, offering an opportunity to increase scoring potential through enhancement of verbal, writing and math skills. . .at your own pace. Proven effective!
Topics covered in the workbook include:
- Essential facts about the ACT
- Test-taking tips
- Verbal skills review - Math skills review
- Practice tests (including answers and explanations)
- Additional resources
Click here for the SAT equivalent product.
Designed to make transcript production and presentation easy for busy home-educating parents, TranscriptPro provides so much more than a mere high school transcript template.
This software is a "wizard" that will walk you through each step of the data entry process, prompting you with questions and explanations to ensure that you don't miss a thing. TranscriptPro will give you professional-looking results, colleges will sit up and take notice, and your typewriter days will be over! You'll even have room to compile official reports for 8 children.
TranscriptPro will audit your academic history and point out possibilities you may need to consider adding before graduation.
Please meet our new conversation-starter game, WordTeasers®: College Prep Edition. This game has everyone talking, laughing, thinking. . .and actually learning new things!
It is very family and friend appropriate and FUN to play at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere. It's cute, compact and very portable.
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These are only a few of the exciting products at the Schoolhouse Store. We are always adding new products. Remember you can click on "New Products" at the top left of our store front to see the latest additions. Make it a habit to check in regularly!
And remember, be sure to let your friends know about the Always Free Shipping at the Schoolhouse Store!
Blessings,
Angela Quigley, Schoolhouse Store Director
Offer ends soon!
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Oct. 31, 2008
Homeschooling High School Seminar, Bothell, WA
Dear Homeschool Friends:
My next Homeschooling High School Seminar is scheduled. Would you help me spread the word?
Thank you.
For the Homeschoolers of WA
Janice
Washington Homeschool Organization
Sponsors
Homeschooling High School Seminar
Discount for WHO members
Speaker: Janice M. Hedin
Continually updated - "Information packed!"
· Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
· Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
· Tackling those higher level subjects
· GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
· "Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education", G. Llewellyn
· Transitioning out of the "system"
· There is meaningful work without college
· Socialization in the real world
· Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and advocate, has two children, ages 30 and 28 whose first day of "school" was college. She encourages homeschoolers through workshops at conferences and support groups and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 from the Washington Homeschool Organization. She is co-presenter of the parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Northshore Baptist Church
10301 N.E. 145th Street
Bothell, WA 98011
$40.00 includes parents and teen(s) in the family
WHO members: $30.00
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to Janice M. Hedin,
along with number of people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin
23923 SE 202 St., Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at
425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com
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Oct. 25, 2008
Homeschooling High School? Start Here With a Free Mini Course from the HomeScholar!
From the HomeScholar Blog by Lee Binz:
http://www.thehomescholar.com/blog/
Welcome! Get your homeschooling high school questions answered here! High school transcripts, record keeping, grades, credits, course planning and college admissions - I’m here to address your concerns. Email me your questions and be sure you subscribe to this blog because I update the content daily. Enjoy your visit!
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Oct. 20, 2008
PNW Homeschool College Fair, October 25th, Bothell, WA
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PNW Homeschool College Fair October 25
I'll be speaking at the Pacific Northwest Homeschool College Fair next Saturday! The fair is October 25th in Bothell, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Here is the link: pnwcollegefair.com. I'll be giving a presentation at 11:00 called "College Preparation for Homeschoolers." And at 2:00 I'll be giving a brand new presentation called "College Scholarships for High School Credit." Please come! It will be so fun! And this event is free!
Preparing for High School Workshop Nov. 14
I'll be presenting my three hour crash course "Preparing to Homeschool High School" in the evening on November 14th. It will be in Auburn, at a Christian homeschool support group. This event is open, but you have to register in advance. I'd love to meet you! This event is $40 per family, saving you $135 over a one-on-one consultation. For less than the price of my video, you can hear the information, receive a packet of resources, and get all your high school questions answered! If you would like to join us, please Contact Michelle this week! Email Michelle, mm_woods@comast.net . Act now, because registration ends October 31st.
If you have any questions about these events, please email me by hitting "reply" to this email.
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Lee Binz
The HomeScholar
www.TheHomeScholar.com
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Use this coupon to save $2 on any product you purchase at the Pacific Homeschool College Fair or at my Workshop on November 14th. Even though all products will be reduced to Convention Sale Prices, just bring this coupon, and you will save even more!
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Oct. 3, 2008
Washington Aerospace Scholars- A Program for High School Students
From: Melissa Edwards <MEdwards@museumofflight.org>
Subject: Washington Aerospace Scholars- a program for high school students
Hello-
I wanted to take a moment to let you know about the program I administer: Washington Aerospace Scholars. In June 2006, Governor Gregoire and Superintendent Bergeson first announced the creation of Washington Aerospace Scholars, a program based at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, which encourages high school juniors from across Washington State to explore the challenges and opportunities awaiting them in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Through this free program, students learn about the many options for careers, as well as address the national shortage in engineering, math and science fields.
The program is divided into two components - the online curriculum and the summer residency. Phase One, distance learning using a NASA-designed online curriculum, consists of ten lessons and a final project. To be considered for Phase Two, the summer residency, students are expected to meet deadlines and show mastery of the Phase One curriculum. The Museum of Flight hosts each weeklong summer residency experience during which students are guided by professional engineers and educators as they design a human mission to Mars. Summer residency participants are also visited by guest speakers, tour engineering facilities, and compete in hands-on engineering challenges.
We need your assistance. Please help spread the word about this program to homeschool students and families who you believe would be interested in and benefit from this program. Student participants must be high school juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, at least 16 years of age, Washington State residents, and U.S. citizens. Encourage them to visit www.museumofflight.org/washingtonaerospacescholars for an application and more information. Student Applications are due by November 7, 2008. I have attached a student application.
Please feel free to contact me with any comments or questions.
Melissa Edwards | WAS Administrator
www.museumofflight.org/washingtonaerospacescholars
Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way South; Seattle, WA 98108
p. 206.764.5866| f. 206.764.5707
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Sep. 1, 2008
The HomeScholar Record "The PSAT is Coming!" and More!
The HomeScholar Record would not post without making the blog too wide. For more information and homeschooling encouragement surf to: http://www.thehomescholar.com/blog/
Sincerely, Marie, Volunteer Blog Coordinator
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Aug. 1, 2008
The HomeScholar Record "Helping Parents Homeschool Through High School"
Lee Binz's The HomeSchool Record, August 2008 e newsletter is too wide to post entirely on this blog. It is posted here without its sidebar. The e newsletter is packed with useful and encouraging information for home schooling through high school. You may sign up to receive this free monthly e newsletter at this web site:
www.TheHomeScholar.com
Dear Homeschooling Family,
My husband and I have done some things in this life pretty well. One thing that will never make it on the short list of our accomplishments is investing. (I imagine if we had a long list of accomplishments, it wouldn't make it on that one either!) We're fine when it comes to saving money, but when it comes time to figuring out where to invest it, we go into "dual spousal brain-lock." I've noticed that choosing homeschool curriculum can have that same sort of affect on parents. The seemingly endless choices...the wildly varying educational philosophies....the competing and conflicting claims.... AND ALL THE PRETTY COLORS!! Its enough to make a parent cry (at least, it did me!)
How can you possibly choose? How can you buy the things that are truly important and still save money?
Good news! I'm going to help you cut through the confusion concerning curriculum. This month, I'm giving you 10 strategies for choosing high school curriculum that will really help - and save you money as well. In addition, I also have included coupons for ALL of my products this month. If you have "High School Help" on your curriculum list, you can really stretch your budget!
And if you have any ideas on how you are going to invest all of that money you save, just let me know!
Blessings,
Lee
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10 No-Fail Strategies for Choosing High School Curriculum
Tovi was explaining to me her anxieties about high school. After seven successful years of homeschooling, high school was making her nervous. She sought help from a company with certified teachers and an accredited program. Instead of supporting her successful homeschool, they told her not to use the curriculum she had chosen.
Why?
Personal preference. Even though the curriculum was popular and successful among homeschool families, the teacher just didn't prefer it. It simply wasn't her cup of tea. Tovi left that meeting feeling more insecure and incapable. Fortunately, because she was a veteran homeschooler, she didn't stop there but continued to look for help that was a better fit for her family. That's how she found me.
"That one phrase on your website got me," she said. "I will not judge your homeschool or evaluate your children." That was how she ended up with me, talking about curriculum.
When you are starting high school and feeling a bit insecure, how do you go about choosing curriculum? Here are ten proven strategies to help you make successful curriculum decisions. Finally, if you're still stuck after all that, I'll share my personal "starting points" for choosing curriculum so you can see the things that I used.
Read the entire article here
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Ambassadors for Excellence
by Matt Binz, Mr. HomeScholar
We just got back from a wonderful week in Hawaii. Lee and I "chaperoned" our son Alex so he could chair a session and present his research to the Western Economics Association International Conference (WEAI) at the Sheraton at Waikiki! Despite the fact that Alex has traveled alone before and is very comfortable in airports and hotels, we decided "No...This time he really needs an escort." It's tough duty but sometimes we just have to step up as parents....
This time we were smart, though. In the two previous years he presented to the WEAI, we have actually attended the conference. That was a huge mistake. Not only was it expensive, but neither Lee nor I understood what anyone was saying! This time we just stayed away and enjoyed the beach and the sun. We did, however, watch Alex give his presentation. This time he had prepared us weeks in advance on his topic, so by the time we got there we actually understood a little of what he was saying.
The presentation went very well, but the highlight for us came at the end when we overheard a conversation between Alex and one of the co-presenters.
Read the entire article here
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Save Money On Curriculum
Save Money on Curriculum? How is that possible, when there is so much to buy? I'll admit, there are a million wonderful choices, but you can save money if you avoid the "grass is always greener" phenomenon, and just use what works. You don't have to get the newest to get the best. Try buying the best curriculum from 5 years ago - it can be a lot less expensive. Sometimes getting things on CD instead of DVD, or on cassette instead of CD can save a lot of money. When those older versions came out, they were the newest and best. They can still be a great curriculum choice! It's remarkably easy to save money on curriculum. Read my blog on this idea here: HomeScholar blog. You can subscribe to my blog and get tidbits of wisdom every day. Just click here: Subscribe to Daily Blog The HomeScholar Helper
Remember, when you need to save money
instead of searching for the
"latest-and-greatest"
look instead for the
"tried-and-true!"
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Free Help is Available!
Did you know that this newsletter is only ONE of the free services I offer? Sure, this free email newsletter comes out on the first of every month, but more help is available!
I have free weekly "Office Hours." Once a week, I set aside a whole hour of my time to help you! I will provide a free 10 minute consultation once a week during that hour - and since I have a toll free number, even the phone call is free! This month my free "Office Hours" are Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 Pacific (2-3 Mountain, 3-4 Central, 4-5 Eastern.) My free hours are always posted on my website, in case you lose this email.
I also offer free daily blog support. If you have a question, you can send me an email with "Blog Question" in the subject line, and I'll answer your question on my blog. If you want, you can sign up to have my blog delivered to your email inbox. Then you don't even have to ask a question, but you can STILL get free support every day!
If free support isn't enough, I have low cost training courses on many high school issues, and we are making more courses available regularly. I can also meet with you over coffee at Starbucks, or on the phone if you can't travel to Seattle to meet me. I help homeschoolers Monday through Friday, 9:00-5:00pm.
Together, we can get things figured out. Don't be afraid! There is help available to you.
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Totally Panicked?
I've been getting more and more phone calls from panicky parents. Some are just starting their high school journey. Others are on the other side, faced with college admission questions. If you are in a panicky place, there are three things I can do to help.
First, you can take a class!
It's easy to purchase some training courses so that you can quickly learn what you need to know to feel confident. All of these items are on sale this month, because I know this is the "panickiest" month of all! Read more
If your child is in grades 7-10
I recommend "Preparing to Homeschool High School." It's also a good choice if you have older children, but don't feel confident. Many people like to pair the video with my book, the "Sample Comprehensive Record" so that you can learn more about record keeping and course descriptions. "High School Testing" is a good fit as well.
If your child is in grades 10-12
This is the prime time for college planning, so I recommend "Finding a College" and "How to Get the Big Scholarship." It's a good idea to get "High School Testing" if you don't already know the differences between the SAT and ACT, or the two functions of the PSAT.
Second, you can meet me for coffee!
Third, we can talk on the phone!
Sometimes just a one hour conversation can make a world of difference. If you want to talk to a homeschool veteran who will not judge your homeschool or evaluate your children, I would LOVE to talk with you on the phone! Please email me to make an appointment. I'll call you at the appointment time, and you can stay in cozy slippers and everything.
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Heart of the Matter Online Conference
Starts now! Through August 3rd
Perfect for remote locations! I'll be speaking on "College Preparation" and "Making a Transcript." Please put my name in the "comments" section when you register. find out more....
WATCH Conference
August 8-9 in Seattle, WA
I will be speaking on "How to Afford Christian College" and "High School Transcripts." Come and register to win our giveaway! read more....
Pacific Northwest Homeschool College Fair
October 25 in Bothell, WA
Come and meet colleges that want your student, hear me speak, and get answers to your college concerns. more information....
I would love to speak to you or your group!
Please contact me for more information.
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Support Group Leaders!
Support groups are planning their speakers for the year, and my calendar is starting to fill up. If you would like me to speak to your group, please contact me by phone or email, so that we can arrange a date. Here is a list of my speaking topics, but feel free to request a different subject, if you have a need.
Speaking Topics
I would love to speak to your homeschool group!
I really enjoyed it when you came to speak during the H.O.M.E. meeting a couple of months ago. I felt a little calmer (my daughter is starting 9th Grade this year) after hearing your take on things. Thanks for all of your info and encouragement!!!
~Annie in Washington
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What Worries You?
What is your biggest fear or worry about high school?
Please email me, and tell me your concerns. I'll be glad to address those issues in future editions of The HomeScholar Record.
Have a wonderful summer, and enjoy your children while they still live at home. My boys both have a full time job, and the house is strangely tidy. I would love to have the messy forts and water balloon fights again! I remember how much it bothered me at the time, but now I really miss it. Take some time to relax, so you can stop and smell the roses!
Blessings,
Lee
Email: Lee@TheHomeScholar.com
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Jul. 30, 2008
Homeschooling High School Seminar, Enumclaw, WA
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Dear Homeschool Friends:
My next Homeschooling High School Seminar is scheduled. I'm pleased that this seminar is sponsored by my own homeschool support group: Homeschoolers' Support Association. All HSA members receive a $10.00 discount on registration. I'm excited also about yet more resources and options for homeschooling through the high school years. Would you please help me promote this class?
As always, let me know if you'd like to be removed from my private, homeschool, email list.
For the Homeschoolers of WA
Janice
Homeschoolers’ Support Association
Sponsors
Homeschooling High School Seminar
Discount for HSA members
Speaker: Janice M. Hedin
Continually updated - “Information packed!”
· Why homeschooling leads to admissions to the best colleges
· Credits, transcripts, portfolios, diplomas, graduation
· Tackling those higher level subjects
· GED, Running Start, teens in the workplace
· “Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education”, G. Llewellyn
· Transitioning out of the “system”
· There is meaningful work without college
· Socialization in the real world
· Handouts, take-home resources, and more
Presenter: Janice Hedin, longtime homeschool parent and advocate, has two children, ages 30 and 28 whose first day of “school” was college. She encourages homeschoolers through workshops at conferences and support groups and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 from the Washington Homeschool Organization. She is co-presenter of the parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers.
Monday, August 25, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
J. J. Smith Elementary School
1640 Fell Street
Enumclaw, WA 98022
$40.00 includes parents and teens in the family
HSA members: $30.00
Please pre-register. Send registration fee, payable to Janice M. Hedin,
along with number of people attending to:
Janice M. Hedin
23923 SE 202 St., Maple Valley, WA 98038
For more information contact Janice at
425-432-9805, elcamino6486@msn.com
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Jun. 11, 2008
The HomeScholar Record, Washington State Edition
Posted with Lee Binz's permission.
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Washington State Edition
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Dear Marie,
There are some great things happening in Washington!
Our Governor has declared June 8-14 to be "Washington Homeschool Week." Why don't you celebrate by coming to the WHO Convention? I have listed the Washington homeschool conventions for your convenience. Also included are resources for affording college, and an article about a homeschoolers in our state. I hope these will help and encourage you. Please forward this issue to your friends and support groups!
Blessings,
Lee
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HOMESCHOOL ADVOCATE
Dino Rossi ~ Homeschool Father
When I spoke at the NW Catholic Conference, I was given the opportunity to introduce Dino Rossi and hear him speak. I didn't realize that he was a homeschooling parent! He cited the conflict over homeschooling in California, and vowed to protect our homeschool law. It's wonderful to have an outspoken advocate in the political arena, watching out for our rights!
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AFFORDING COLLEGE IN WASHINGTON STATE
Know How 2 Go Campaign
Washington State is trying to encourage students to go to college, with the Know How 2 Go Campaign. You will soon see commercials and advertisements. The website has some wonderful information about college preparation. Read Know How 2 Go
Here is the Seattle PI article about the program. Read more
Paying for College
Our state Higher Education Coordinating Board has a website with specific scholarships for state residents that may help your student. Read more
College Bound Scholarship
The Seattle PI had an article about the College Bound Scholarship, one of the scholarships listed by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. They say, "A college education can be part of every youth's future" and I believe it's true! Read more
Need more Scholarship ideas?
My DVD called "Getting the BIG Scholarships" teaches you how to position your student to get merit awards from colleges. Read more about this "how to" DVD
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WASHINGTON STATE HOMESCHOOL CONVENTIONS
Homeschool conferences and conventions are an important part of our "continuing education" as homeschooling parents. Choose a convention that is right for you. Invest in yourself this summer!
WHO Convention
The Washington Homeschool Organization convention is next Friday and Saturday, June 13-14 in Puyallup. Members and their family get in free for one day. Always inexpensive, this is the largest convention and curriculum fair on the West Coast, and has activities for the kids. I will be speaking on "Gifted Education" and "Making a Transcript." If you come, please say "Hello" to my son Kevin in the ticket booth! Read more
WATCH Convention
The WATCH Convention is August 8-9, at Seattle Pacific University. You can go to a convention and visit a college at the same time! The WATCH Convention always has wonderful Christian speakers, with great teaching. I'll be talking about "How to Afford Christian College" and "High School Transcripts." Please mention my name when you register! Read more
Pacific Northwest Homeschool College Fair
This college fair is just for homeschoolers, on October 25th in Bothell. Plan ahead so you don't miss it! Colleges come from all over just to recruit homeschool students! I will be speaking at this event, and there is still time to give input. What topics would you like to hear about? Read more
Heart of the Matter Online Conference!
Remote Location? No money to buy gas? You can have a homeschool convention right in your home! This online Christian conference will have classes for every stage of homeschooling. Please mention my name when you register. Read more
Convention at Home Kit
Need high school support at home? Can't get to a conference or figure out online conferencing? If you just want answers about high school, check out my "Convention at Home Kit." You can receive homeschool training on DVD, listen to audio classes, and learn about course descriptions, all without leaving home. Read more
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SENIORS! SUMMER SCHOOL WARNING!
Beware of Community College Courses This Summer!
If your child has been doing Running Start, then you need to be careful about summer. You probably already know that summer classes are not paid for by Running Start. You may not realize, though, that college classes can affect college application status!
Graduating seniors may need to avoid summer school! If your student takes even a one credit class after high school graduation, even during the summer, then they may not be considered a Freshman applicant. Their freshman scholarships may be withdrawn! I have known students that have had to change their college plans because of the financial impact of one college class taken for fun during the summer. Being punished for learning is a strange concept to a homeschooler! This usually will only affect graduating seniors. Contact your college to get more information, because policies vary.
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CELEBRATE WASHINGTON HOMESCHOOL WEEK!
Governor Declares Washington Homeschool Week!
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WASHINGTON HOMESCHOOLER IN THE NEWS
Local Homeschooler in the National Spelling Bee!
The Seattle PI has an article called "Speller Zhang makes good run at Bee." I love the balanced view of education that the article demonstrates. It says, "Meg Zhang, Elizabeth's mother and an electrical engineer by training, said her real goal is "a balanced education" for her daughters, not a spelling bee crown. She said she has limited her daughter, who is a pianist and loves science and math, to studying spelling one hour a day." Said her father: "The goal for us is to prepare her for life."
Read the article
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Have a Great Summer!
Was this encouraging? I hope that hearing about these opportunities in Washington State will encourage you to homeschool through high school with confidence. Remember that I'm here to help! Email me at Lee@TheHomeScholar.com or call me at 1-888-Lee-2Help.
Blessings,
Lee Binz
The HomeScholar
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